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Senior Fern Comentale works on her Principles of Early Childhood homework on Nov. 7 during her SSRT. Comentale said her high school teachers have inspired her to pursue a career in education.

Students, teacher consider the implications of a career in education

Sophia Zhang November 11, 2024

For senior Fern Comentale, education has always been something she was interested in from a young age. Growing up in a family where academics mattered most, Comentale said she dedicated her time focusing...

Students, child psychologist explore impact of religious, political traditions on teenager’s value system

Mahitha Konjeti and Asini Jayarapu January 30, 2024

For sophomore Joseph “Joe” Kim, his relationship with his family significantly influences his belief system. Kim said his family traditions and environment have notably influenced his views of society.  “I’m...

Senior Sophia Gilliam reads to elementary school students. Gilliam said teaching children has taught her many lessons.

With Teachers’ Day on May 3, students, teacher reflect on impact of being around children, lessons learned from teaching young kids

Cady Armstrong April 25, 2022

Senior Zendalin Hibbard-Hernandez spends half of every school day assisting in the Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) room for students with disabilities at Carmel Middle School. “Every...

With scheduling for next school year underway, CHS classes attempt  to combine benefits of knowledge acquisition, real-world application

With scheduling for next school year underway, CHS classes attempt to combine benefits of knowledge acquisition, real-world application

Sam Hawkins and Uma Kandallu January 23, 2020

Senior Ruby Sanders wants to be an ecologist when she leaves high school. When she was younger, she loved being outdoors and was deeply fascinated by the inner workings of nature. Ecology seemed the natural...

Making the Cut: As students schedule for next year, classes at  J. Everett Light prepare them for professional careers

Making the Cut: As students schedule for next year, classes at J. Everett Light prepare them for professional careers

Kalea Miao and Jessica Mo January 25, 2018

On the campus of North Central High School in Indianapolis lies the J. Everett Light Career Center. In the cosmetology department, music plays as student cut, color and style hair. Senior Windle Fray chats...

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) students work on their breathing meditation. Junior Aubrie Bradbury (second from the right) said she found out about mindfulness during her freshman year, but during TOK, she got back into practicing mindfulness, which has been helpful for her.

Keep Mindfulness in Mind: As finals week approaches, students, teachers evaluate another way to alleviate stress: mindfulness.

Lin-Lin Mo December 14, 2017

Every Gold Day, junior Aubrie Bradbury comfortably sits crossed-legged and leans against large bean bags for back support during meditation exercises, directed over the speakers. She follows its directions,...

Tracy Hadden, AP European History teacher and social studies department chairperson, teaches her class. Veteran teachers such as Hadden may become more rare as the new REPA III law may put more inexperienced teachers into the classroom. SWETHA NAKSHATRI / PHOTO

REPA III changes teaching license requirements

News October 10, 2014

The Indiana State Board of Education has recently approved changes to Rules for Education Preparation and Accountability (REPA III), which now states that applicants can begin teaching without teaching...

Kids’ Corner preschoolers end semester Nov. 28

Beats December 1, 2011

The Kids’ Corner preschoolers will have their last classes of the semester the week of Nov. 28, according to Kids’ Corner teacher Kimberly Lenzo. The Kids' Corner program allows seniors to have...

Hannah Reese, Kids’ Corner member and senior, finalizes lesson plans for the week. As one of the head teachers of the week, she has to make the lesson plans so the other teachers know how to prepare for their next class. The theme for the week is When I Grow Up, according to Reese. OLIVIA WEPRICH / PHOTO

Kids’ Corner students learn from experience, make lesson plans for ‘When I Grow Up’ theme

Beats October 10, 2011

Kids’ Corner is a class where seniors have the opportunity to teach a preschool class. According to Kids’ Corner teacher Kimberly Lenzo, the preschoolers had their first day on Sept. 21, but even after...

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